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Downtown District looking to fill two Board vacancies

Downtown District looking to fill two Board vacancies

By Brittney Sherman

Do you live, operate a business, or own property within the PBID District? The Downtown Morgan Hill Improvement District (DMHID) board of directors currently has two (2) Board vacancies and is seeking eligible and interested candidates. To be eligible to apply to become a DMHID director, you must be the owner of an assessed property within the Property Business Improvement District (PBID), a business owner/operator in a PBID-assessed property, or a resident within the Downtown Assessment District. Board member applications will be accepted between April 15 - May 15, candidate interviews will be conducted in late May and June, and the successful candidate(s) will be approved in July or August. Visit the DMHID website to learn more about the organization and start your application.

In November 2022, the City Council approved the formation of the Morgan Hill Property Business Improvement District (MHPBID) in Downtown Morgan Hill. The purpose of the MHPBID is to provide improvements, maintenance, and activities which constitute and convey a special benefit to the assessed parcels within the Downtown District. To manage the Business Improvement District, the assessed property owners have formed the Downtown Morgan Hill Improvement District (DMHID), a 501c6 non-profit organization, to manage the PBID.  The DMHID Board Directors will develop and implement a focused strategy that supports the purpose and goals of the MHPBID.

Have questions? Contact City of Morgan Hill Economic Development Coordinator Brittney Sherman at Brittney.sherman@morganhill.ca.gov

 
Walk, bike, and roll Downtown on May 13

Walk, bike, and roll Downtown on May 13

By Brittney Sherman

Join the City of Morgan Hill in Downtown Morgan Hill as they close the road to vehicle traffic and open it to non-vehicular activities and entertainment along Monterey Road. Walk, Bike, or roll through Downtown and enjoy the businesses, restaurants, Farmers' Market, and Sidewalk Saturday events taking place nearby. Additional information about this FREE community event can be found HERE.

 
Deep dive into the CHIPS Act

Deep dive into the CHIPS Act

By Brittney Sherman

What to learn more about the CHIPS Act and whether your company is eligible for funding? The Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) will be hosting a two-part webinar series to provide background on the CHIPS Act and updates on how the state is supporting California CHIPS applicants.

Webinar 1: CHIPS Act Overview and Expectations - REGISTER HERE

Date: April 5th, 2023 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM PST

In this first webinar, GO-Biz will provide an overview of current and upcoming CHIPS Act funding opportunities, as well as detail the timelines and federal guidelines for the manufacturing incentives and R&D programs.

Webinar 2: State and Local Government Incentives & Support-

Date: April 11th, 2023 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM PST

REGISTER HERE

The second webinar will be hosted by SEMI to discuss California state services and programs that can be leveraged in alignment with current and upcoming CHIPS funding opportunities. Competitive CHIPS proposals will apply one or more state or local government incentive(s) to finance their project costs. This webinar will provide an opportunity for California semiconductor businesses to learn about existing state incentives and workforce development programs they may utilize to strengthen their CHIPS applications. REGISTER HERE.

 
Popular Makers Market returns for a 4th season

Popular Makers Market returns for a 4th season

By Brittney Sherman

What started out as a way to support local home-based makers and brick n mortar retailers during the pandemic, has since morphed into a beloved community event embodying the Buy Local spirit. The Grand Opening of the 4th season of Sidewalk Saturdays will kick-off on Saturday April 1 and feature over 20 vendors. The 2023 Spring season will take place every Saturday between April 1-June 24, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., on 3rd street in Downtown Morgan Hill. To learn more about the event or become a vendor, visit the Sidewalk Saturday’s website.

 
Morgan Hill receives two grants to bolster decarbonization plan

Morgan Hill receives two grants to bolster decarbonization plan

By Brittney Sherman

The City of Morgan Hill adopted a Climate Action Plan (CAP) in 2021, which included a key central goal of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by reaching carbon neutrality by 2045 and working toward this goal through several sub-goals, action items, and planning efforts. Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) awarded the City two grants, which strategically align with the CAP goals. 

The first grant will help fulfill the CAP goal of "converting all municipal buildings to "all-electric" by 2035" through the development of a new "all-electric" Fire Station and interpretive meeting area in the adjacent park space. The City's new Fire Station is anticipated to open in late 2024. The second grant will help implement the CAP's outreach, education, and engagement initiatives by supporting community activities related to climate change.

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